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E14 GDS

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 GDS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 77,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 76,312 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 75,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,511 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 68,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 61,518 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front tyre inner wall badly split but not down to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,069 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 32,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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E14 GDS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E14 GDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E14 GDS registered?

E14 GDS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is E14 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 GDS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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